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Sunday, February 14, 2010

New Book Review by Barbara Techel, author of Frankie (the walk 'n roll dog) Book Series

Thank you to Barbara Techel for this wonderful review of the children'sfire safety book, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog.

"This book shines with love and devotion from author, Dayna Hilton and her special dog, Sparkles. Their passion is educating children about fire safety and keeping them and their families safe. With Sparkles as their guide, children will not forget the important lessons Sparkles demonstrates. Especially when Sparkles gets down on the ground and shows the children "how to get low and go." Children will have a lasting memory of Sparkles to carry with them in the event of a fire that will no doubt save their lives. This book is a must have for every child in your household and should be reviewed at least once a year. Thank you to Dayna and Sparkles for writing this book to help save the lives of children everywhere. Bravo!"

To learn more about Barbara and Frankie, visit their Joyful Paws website.

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Barbara TechelAward winning author of the Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog Book SeriesMy passion is bringing a positive face and voice to animals with disabilitiesFrankie is Official Mascot for National Disabled Pets Day andWisconsin Pet Hall of Fame Companion Doghttp://www.joyfulpaws.comhttp://www.frankiethewalknrolldog.blogspot.com

Special Message from Author Dayna Hilton

Firefighter and nationally recognized fire safety expert Dayna Hilton, known as “Firefighter Dayna” to millions of children and their caregivers,is the author of the critically acclaimed award-winning children’s book, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog. The children's fire safety picture book, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, has been credited with saving several lives. Inspired by her work as a firefighter and her four-legged friend, Sparkles, Firefighter Dayna created a heart-warming story about Sparkles.

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About Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog

Firefighter and nationally recognized fire safety expert Dayna Hilton, known as “Firefighter Dayna” to millions of children and their caregivers, is the author of the critically acclaimed award-winning children’s book, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog.

The children's fire safety picture book, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, has been credited with saving several lives. Inspired by her work as a firefighter and her four-legged friend, Sparkles, Firefighter Dayna created a heart-warming story about Sparkles.

As children learn of the adventures of Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, they learn valuable fire safety tips enabling them and their families to keep fire safe. These tips include recognizing the firefighter as a helper and a friend, knowing the sound and purpose of a smoke alarm, learning how to crawl low under smoke, and understanding the importance of practicing a home fire drill using an escape map.

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog has received national press coverage, including the Chicago Tribune newspaper and webpage, the Baltimore Sun webpage, Firehouse.com, FIDO Friendly Magazine, DogSport Magazine, and many more.

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog is not only fun, but educational and based on the latest research. This book is fun and educationally sound, based on the latest fire safety research for young children by Oklahoma State University's Fire Protection Publications.

Children's Author Dayna Hilton

Firefighter and nationally recognized fire safety expert Dayna Hilton, known as “Firefighter Dayna” to millions of children and their caregivers, is the author of the critically acclaimed award-winning children’s book, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog.

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Steven, Age 5

"It's so AWESOME!"

Alan Brunacini, Retired Phoenix Fire Chief

“Dayna Hilton is providing an invaluable service that is as kid safe as it is kid friendly. Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog is charming on paper or read aloud and an excellent tool in furthering the hugely important crusade of children’s fire safety.”

Meri-K Appy, President, Home Safety Council

"Young children will love Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog…a spotted dog, friendly firefighters, and safety lessons designed just for them! The book is a great tool to help kids learn – without scaring them -- how to be safe from fire, a leading cause of accidental death at home."

Chief Dennis Compton, International Fire Service Training Association

"Both the book and the audio book are done well. This book is a great educational tool for the public education officers. Children and elderly are the most vulnerable age groups when it comes to fire. In this book, Sparkles has done great to educate our children. Now, Sparkles and her friend Spanner must find a way to do the same for the elderly. That should keep Dayna quite busy working on the next book!"

Janet Wilmoth, Editorial Director, Fire Chief Publications

"This is a tool that should be in every fire safety educator's tool box."

Wayne Powell, Fire/Life Safety Specialist, Marriott International

“In a fun, simple and easily understandable format, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog presents to children of all ages keen insights on fire safe behaviors certain to be remembered should the need arise. Such could mean all the difference in a safe and healthy life.”

Heather Schafer, Executive Director, National Volunteer Fire Council

“Instilling fire safety in young children is vitally important. Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog and Firefighters Dayna and Michael make learning these important safety messages fun, and easy to understand so that our children will be able to know what to do in the event of a fire. Congratulations on a wonderful book!”

Michael Love, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service

"I certainly would recommend it for your fire and life-safety education program for primary school children.”

"Children love reading the same book over and over. A fire safety book is one way to provide the repetition needed for young children to master home fire safety messages. Firefighter Dayna, Firefighter Michael and Sparkles give us a book to enjoy while we learn!"

Jim Crawford, Fire Marshal, Vancouver Fire Department

"Dayna Hilton should be applauded for developing a teaching tool that reaches children (and I'm betting some teachers and parents too) with important and proven fire safety messages. I've seen firsthand the attraction between children – Dalmatian dogs – and the "teachable moment" that ensues with the interaction. Having a readable book [Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog] on the topic is great."

What others say about the book, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog and Sparkles

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"Two paws up!" Jenni Glenn, PBS KIDS Sprout

"Sparkles the Dalmatian has her paw on the pulse of fire safety as she helps teach children how to prevent and escape a house fire." Michael Tercha, Chicago Tribune webpage

"They [the class] LOVED the book!! They were so impressed with Sparkles, she is all they talked about! They all want a fire dog now!!I think the book looks great!!!! I love the real pictures, that really made it believable!!" Mrs. Kelli Grigsby, Kindergarten Teacher

"My 3 year old daughter loves this book and CD. In a matter of 2 readings, she knows the theme song, what a smoke alarm does, and how to stay low and go like Sparkles! We saw Sparkles and Spanner at FDIC in Indy. What great dogs." Lesa, a mom and former firefighter-10 yrs.

"Each night that we have read Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, Cole continues to tell ME how HE will get out of the house in case of fire."Carrie, mother of Cole, age three

"This book may be used as a guide to educators, parents, other family members and as a colorful means of learning to the children themselves. "

John M. Malecky, 1st Responder Newspaper

"Written by firefighter Dayna Hilton, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog is a wonderful, flat-spined children's picturebook about the basics of fire safety - as taught with assistance from Sparkles, a friendly female dalmatian. Illustrated with full-color photographs of the real Sparkles and her friends on virtually every page, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog tells young readers what to do if they hear the noise from a smoke alarm: "In case of fire, be sure to crawl low under the smoke on your hands and knees. The air is cleaner and cooler there. Get low and go to your outside meeting place." A great way for parents to introduce their children to doing fire drills, especially sure to appeal to young dog lovers." The Midwest Book Review / Children's Bookwatch (Reviewer's Choice Review)

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